In a few months I will begin a new phase in my life. My youngest will start kindergarten this fall. The thought of this makes my sad, happy, excited and mournful all rolled into one big emotion. Kyler is ready for kindergarten and I know he will do great. He'll be at the same school with his big brother and he'll no longer have to go to his baby school (as he calls it).
It's sad to think that my baby will be in school full-time. I know how fast the years fly by once the kids start school. However, it feels a little free-ing to me in some ways. I won't be paying several hundred dollars each month for preschool tuition, he'll be in school every day (all day) and my work options open up a bit because of this. I've been contemplating a change. Rolling it around. Journaling. Talking to people. I don't know what the future holds, but it's exciting to think about doing something new...different.
One of my professional consultations happened in the car on the way to school the other day. I mentioned that I might be looking to do some different work next year and asked Kobe what he thought I should do. Immediately, he said I should be a Game Designer (this is what he wants to do). I responded that I didn't think that would work out too well since I can barely keep Mario on the road when we're playing Mario Kart Wii. "Any other suggestions", I asked? Kobe said, "I think you should work in the library in my school, you would really like that". My oldest son knows me well...this would definitely be something I'd be interested in.
Then, I turned it over to Kyler, "What kind of job do you think Mom should have"? Kyler thought for a moment and then said, "I just want you to be a Mom". "And...a Mom who doesn't go anywhere to work...I want you to be a full-time Mom". Kobe piped up and said, "Kyler, she is a full-time Mom...she has a double hard job and being a full-time Mom and going to work full-time too."
Have I told you lately how much I love these boys?
Change...it's a comin'....maybe!
